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Parthenogenesis Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Allegaeon
Allegaeon · 2010s+ · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Kiesel Aries 7 (Greg Burgess signature, likely used on Apoptosis sessions)
Pickups
Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers
Amp
Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (likely Rev F or Multi-Watt, used by Allegaeon in studio for Apoptosis)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2018-2019 (Apoptosis album sessions). No direct evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this riff section. Gear inferred from band’s known studio setup for this album.
Amp Settings
Mids4.5
Bass6
Gain9
Reverb0
Treble7
Presence6.5
Effects Chain
- Noise gate pedal (model unknown) · noise_gate
Kiesel Aries 7 (Fishman Fluence Modern) → Noise gate → Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier → Cab
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- aggressive palm muting
- high-gain saturation
- articulate note separation
- dense and layered
- modern metal clarity
- cutting upper mids
- controlled low end
- minimal ambience
- focused attack
Notes & Caveats
- No direct source lists exact amp or pedal settings for 'Parthenogenesis' riff section; settings estimated based on genre, band’s known gear for Apoptosis, and typical modern metal tones.
- No explicit confirmation of pedal use for this specific riff; effects chain inferred from genre conventions and audio.
- Guitar and amp models inferred from band interviews, studio photos, and Equipboard listings for Apoptosis era.
- No evidence of time-based or modulation effects in riff section; only high-gain rhythm tone is clearly audible.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Allegaeon's 'Parthenogenesis' features a modern, ultra-tight, high-gain tone typical of technical death metal, with a slightly scooped midrange, tight bass, and articulate top end. The band is known for using Mesa/Boogie amps (often Rectifiers or Mark series) with minimal reverb for maximum clarity and punch.